About Steve

Steve supports police officers aspiring for promotion to sergeant and inspecting ranks. As a qualified Executive Coach and Leadership Mentor, Steve's coaching helps identify gaps, focus effort and maximise individual's potential. A commitment to some smart hard work is also required from candidates to prepare effectively!

An extensive career in policing has included 10 years as sergeant and 8 as detective inspector. As a coach/mentor, Steve helps police promotion candidates build awareness, responsibility and self belief. A powerful combination, the outcome of which is probably best described by officers who successfully achieved their goal.

A little of the right support at the right time, with your commitment to some smart hard work, can make all the difference in converting your aspiration into promotion success.

Steve holds the Institute of Leadership & Management'sLevel 7 Certificate in Executive Coaching & Leadership Mentoring. This means you can expect high standards of coaching and mentoring to achieve your leadership aspirations.

Bound by and operating in accordance with the EMCC code of Ethics, Steve also holds a BA (Hons) in Criminal Justice and HND in Social & Organisational Studies. As a former Royal Marine and decades of experience in policing, one might argue for an honorary degree from the University of Life!

" I came away feeling inspired, confident about what to expect and full of self belief and drive to succeed "

" ...provided me with the focus and direction needed to get me started properly on my preparation to succeed. Thank you. "

" The best start to anything I have ever wanted, has given me additional drive and direction "

" ...exactly what I needed, invaluable. "

" I found it very helpful....in particular...the emphasis on developing a structure to my answers... "

About Rank Success

Rank Success grew from my passion to support aspiring constables and sergeants aiming for promotion to the next rank, with practical guidance and assistance.

Rank Success arose out of a personal desire to help support officers who aspire to achieve promotion and to navigate the barriers that exist. With a landscape of increasing competition and reduced promotion opportunities, Rank Success helps provide officers with a focused approach to get it right.

Rank Success has already provided astepping stone for many officers to achieve their aspirations.

Rank Success is a trading name of Bignan Consultants Ltd, registered company number 7300956.

Supporting Officers Across the UK

Rank Success is based in Devon, but caters for individuals across the country, bringing workshops and support to you. Contact Rank Success to discuss your requirements.

Follow Rank Success

Blog:On the Rank Success blog you will find free guidance and motivational material on police leadership and the promotion process.

Facebook: You can also find Rank Success on Facebook where I like to share topical police news and inspiring quotes.

Rank Success on Police Hour...

In partnership with the UK's leading police news site, I provide blogs and editorial content on Police Hour for aspiring promotion candidates. As with much of the information I provide, this content is free and in line with the shared values of Rank Success and Police Hour in supporting the Thin Blue Line.